© ReneautPL
© ReneautPL
Æ20 - Severus Alexander ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ; Lion Left; Nicaea
| Bronze | 5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion pouncing, left, on bucranium
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion on one side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Severus Alexander. The lion was seen as a symbol of power and strength, and its inclusion on the coin may have been meant to emphasize the emperor's authority and military prowess.
